Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Bayon (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.80 Lakh – ₹18.40 Lakh) and Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate.
- The Honda Elevate is the more powerful car, with 119 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Hyundai Bayon is more efficient on paper — up to 18.6 kmpl vs 17 kmpl.
- The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 458 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevate prices & variants →Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Bayon?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Elevate vs Bayon — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Bayon?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹1.80 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. The Honda Elevate is the more powerful car, with 119 bhp against 113 bhp. The Hyundai Bayon is more efficient on paper — up to 18.6 kmpl vs 17 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.